quadrant

UK
/ˈkwɒdrənt/
US
/ˈkwɑːdrənt/

Translations

quadrantnoun
quadrants
pl
UK
/ˈkwɒdrənt/
US
/ˈkwɑːdrənt/
The circle was divided into four quadrants.
Круг был разделен на четыре квадранта.
The city is located in the northeastern quadrant of the country.
Город расположен в северо-восточной четверти страны.
Additional translations
quadrantadjective
UK
/ˈkwɒd.rənt/
US
/ˈkwɑː.drənt/
Used attributively before another noun to describe something relating to or forming a quadrant (e.g., "quadrant analysis", "quadrant chart").

Definitions

quadrantnoun
A quarter of a circle or its circumference.
The pie was cut into four equal quadrants.
An instrument used for measuring angles up to 90 degrees, typically used in navigation and astronomy.
The sailor used a quadrant to determine the ship's position at sea.
Any of the four areas into which a plane is divided by two orthogonal coordinate axes.
The point lies in the first quadrant of the Cartesian plane.
A section of a city or town, often used in urban planning.
The new shopping mall is located in the northwest quadrant of the city.
Any of the four sections of the human mouth, each containing a set of teeth, used in dentistry.
The dentist recorded cavities in the upper left quadrant.
quadrantadjective
Relating to or forming a quadrant; divided into or based on four parts.
The consultant presented a quadrant analysis of market growth versus share.